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Collection
Harold Morrin Collection
Title
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 2 Birding Records
Object ID
MG0358_S02
Date Range
1962-2004
#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. People: Mack, Andrew Morrin, Harold B. Subject Headings: Bird watching Birds Letters Travel �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Bird
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Harold Morrin Collection
Title
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 2 Birding Records
Description
Series 2 of the Harold Morrin Collection contains personal journals, species checklists, newspaper articles, certificates, and correspondence in relation to birding in Lancaster County and all over the world.
Admin/Biographical History
Harold B. Morrin was born on 20 May 1923 in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Hugh B. and Hilda M. (Erisman) Morrin. His father, Hugh, passed away at an early age from complications associated with exposure to mustard gas during his service in World War I. In his 20s, Harold enlisted in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. During this time he sent letters to his mother Hilda M. Morrin about his life in the army, traveling, and social activities (the collection of correspondence can be found in MG0358_S01).
Harold graduated with a degree in business from Franklin and Marshall College. During his career, he served as president of the Lancaster Chapter of Administrative Management and served on the board of the National Association of Accountants. In 1985, Harold retired as secretary- treasurer of Lancaster Press and Tapsco companies. In addition to his career, Harold was also very active in the community, serving in leadership positions in many organizations. He was a member (since 1947) and past president of the Millersville Lions Club, an international service organization that provides humanitarian and volunteer services to the local community. Other involvements included the Lancaster County Philatelic Society (national stamp collection organization), North Museum Associates (local nature and science museum), the Millersville Borough Council, Lancaster County Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon, Boy Scouts of America (Troop 45), past director of the Tanger Arboretum, member of the Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, Millersville pool committee, zone chairman, steering committee, board member of the Millersville Bicentennial celebration and the Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) (LCBC 2012).
Harold was recognized as one of the "101 of the Most Vital People in South Central PA" in the local APPRISE magazine where he was pictured on the cover in 1988. It would seem as though Harold had no time for hobbies or travel with his career and community involvement but that was not the case. Harold was an avid baseball fan, seeing games in 45 major league ballparks throughout the United States. He even witnessed Babe Ruth play!
His other two passions, birding and traveling, went hand in hand. It was not until the age of 31 that Harold began birding. In 1954, he decided to start the journey of a life-list and in that first year he was able to add 70 species to the list. By the time he finished, Harold had over 3,800 species on his life-list. Harold enjoyed traveling and documented his trips with daily journal entries and species checklists of all the bird species seen. He birded in all 50 U.S. states and Canada and traveled to all 7 continents during his lifetime.
Harold's love for birds, nature and travel continued to grow thus, his participation in the Lancaster County Bird Club grew. Harold served as president from 1972-76 and again from 1984-85, and a member of the bird club's Board of Directors for over 20 years. He was also an editor for the LCBC newsletter for many years and editor of The Natural Attractions of Lancaster County, published by the LCBC in November 1977 as a supplement to "Call Notes" which included articles about the flora and fauna found in numerous areas of Lancaster County. Harold also edited and wrote portions of the book, A Guide to the Birds of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1984) and assisted with the second edition in 1991. He authored Birding the 49th State: An Alaskan Saga in 1978 about his birding adventures on an Alaskan trip. In his later years, Harold led a weekly adult birding group in collaboration with the Lancaster County Parks Department. On February 9, 2001 the LCBC Board of Directors made Harold an honorary lifetime member of the club, an honor bestowed to only a few since the inception of the club. At this time they also decided to rename the Scholarship Program, "The Harold B. Morrin Scholarship Award" (LCBC 2012).
The Lancaster County Bird Club credits Harold with the development and growth of the club as one of the largest and most active bird clubs in the mid-Atlantic region. He inspired many renowned birders, ornithologists and photographers like Andrew Mack, Eric Witmer, Theodore A. Parker III, Jeffrey Lepore and Kenn Kaufman. On January 7, 2012 Harold passed away at the age of 88. His impact on the community was immeasurable and he is remembered by many as a "humble, selfless man, who devoted so much of his time and effort to others" (Crable 1999).
Works Cited:
Crable, Ad. "Harold Morrin: gently, he helps star birdwatchers spread their wings" New Era. 9 July 1999.
Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC). "In Memoriam Harold B. Morrin" Call Notes. 2012.
LancasterOnline. "Harold B. Morrin Obituary" LancasterOnline. 12 September 2013.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 World War II Letters, 1943-1946
Series 2 Birding Records, 1962-2004
Series 3 Family Papers, 1879-2000
Date Range
1962-2004
Creation Date
1962-2004
Year Range From
1962
Year Range To
2004
Creator
Morrin, Harold B., 1923-2012
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 09
People
Mack, Andrew
Morrin, Harold B.
Subjects
Bird watching
Birds
Letters
Travel
Search Terms
Bird watchers
Bird watching
Birds
Certificates
Correspondence
Diaries
Finding aids
Journals
Lancaster County Bird Club
Letters
Manuscript groups
Travel
Extent
3 boxes, 50 folders, 2 volumes, 1.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0358_S02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 1 World War II Letters (MG0358_S01)
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 3 Family Papers (MG0358_S03)
Lancaster County Bird Club Records (MG0566)
Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-358, Series 2
Classification
MG0358
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by RM, February-April 2015. Added to database 22 December 2023.
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A Guide to the birds of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5138
Date of Publication
c1984.
Call Number
598.2 G946
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Responsibility
editorial committee, Harold B. Morrin, chairman ... [et al.] ; editorial assistance by Hugh Willoughby.
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg, Pa.?]
Publisher
Lancaster County Bird Club,
Date of Publication
c1984.
Physical Description
xxxiv, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Spine title: Birds of Lancaster.
Includes index.
Contents
1. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area -- 2. The Furnace Hills -- 3. The Cornwall Fire Tower Hawk Watch -- 4. Hammer Creek Valley from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Snavely's Mill -- 5. Upper Susquehanna River -- 6. Central Susquehanna River -- 7. Lower Susquehanna River -- 8. Muddy Run -- 9. Octoraro -- 10. The Serpentine Barrens -- 11. The Amish Farmland of Eastern Lancaster County -- 12. Lancaster City and Environs.
Subjects
Bird watching - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Birds - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Author
Morrin, Harold B.
Willoughby, Hugh.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County Bird Club.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
598.2 G946
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/892c0b4b-46e0-4b0b-b887-271342528712
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-19-08-02
Date Range
September 1, 1978
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Three Birdwatchers, L - R: Charles Tanger, Harold Morin and Jeff Lepore. From MG-566, Lancaster County Bird Club, photograph used in article for Intell, Life Beat Section "Binoculars, Books & Boots are Birders Gear".
Date Range
September 1, 1978
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Tanger, Charles
Morin, Harold
Lepore, Jeff
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bird watchers
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-19-08-02
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9d5968c5-fd06-4f3c-a805-692466919300
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-03-02-14
Date Range
August 6,1947
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Herbert Beck on birding trip - Upland Plover Census. Seven others in photo identified as, standing at rear: Charles Regennas, Herbert Beck, Frank Thurlow, George Pennypacker. Kneeling left to right : John D. Kendig, Russell Markert, Donald Ruhl and Barton Sharp.
Date Range
August 6,1947
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beck, Herbert
Regennas, Charles
Thurlow, Frank
Pennypacker, George
Kendig, John
Markert, Russell
Ruhl, Donald
Sharp, Barton
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bird watching
Binoculars
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-03-02-14
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1e712378-ce4f-4a95-b335-331417201415
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-03-02-17
Date Range
March 3, 1938
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Herbert Beck and George W. Hensel, Jr. viewing whistling swans
Date Range
March 3, 1938
Creator
Krieble, Charles Gordon
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beck, Herbert
Hensel, George W. Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bird watching
Binoculars
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-03-02-17
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fe0080db-4111-4e14-b1d4-220544395906
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-03-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Bird Club outing. Identified are Ray Bubb, Bill Tawzer and Pat Witmer.
Provenance
From MG-566 Bird Club
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bubb, Ray
Tawzer, Bill
Witmer, Pat
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Bird Club
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-03-01
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fba5badc-cc2b-46b8-8b16-305237110123
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-03-02
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Bird Club outing. Identified are Bill Tawzer, Barbara Warren, Harold Morrin, Pat Witmer and Jim Morrin.
Provenance
From MG-566 Bird Club
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Tawzer, Bill
Witmer, Pat
Warren, Barbara
Morrin, Harold
Morrin, Jim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Bird Club
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-03-02
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3da35b8c-5b73-4cf9-a787-583404975187
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-03-03
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Bird Club outing. Identified are Bill Tawzer, Barbara Warren, Harold Morrin, Gene Rannels and Jim Morrin.
Provenance
From MG-566 Bird Club
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Tawzer, Bill
Rannels, Gene
Warren, Barbara
Morrin, Harold
Morrin, Jim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Bird Club
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-03-03
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b956cd48-1536-4782-885f-280168490727
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-03-04
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Bird Club outing. Identified are George Wertz, Harold Morrin, Shirley Bubb, Steve Santner, Jim Morrin, Ed Schwar and Gene Rannels.
Provenance
From MG-566 Bird Club
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wertz, George
Morrin, Harold
Bubb, Shirley
Santner, Steve
Morrin, Jim
Schwar, Ed
Rannels, Gene
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Bird Club
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-03-04
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/04c52e4f-97da-405e-859a-532117495058
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-03-05
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Bird Club outing. Identified are Steven Santner, Jim Morrin, Bill Tawzer, Harold Morrin, Ed Schwar and Gene Rannels.
Provenance
From MG-566 Bird Club
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Morrin, Harold
Tawzer, Bill
Santner, Steve
Morrin, Jim
Schwar, Ed
Rannels, Gene
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Bird Club
Bird watching
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-03-05
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